The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

herself while she felt the heat rise on

she expected. Most likely because this

always be her who initiated. She didn't blame

was completely aware of his feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could

actions were testimony to this, and her heart warmed

But...

mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek, she

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on the

actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly,

five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled

external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted of our

to stare at one of the monitors,

have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing any communication

[No problem]

echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the

"Got it."

shut

head back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from

we should be able

from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain

an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required

to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that

the group took turns, and at the

this mission complete, we can relax for

pen on the table and reclined on

then blankly stared

sure

for his absence, but even after

role that he understood just

not think

his chest tighten whenever

all this time had passed, he couldn't move on from

but every day, he would

did he want such

Ding—!

received a

whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

as

deep breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet'

all of

'Calm down Ryan.'

quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought

[Okay.]

simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all

up from his seat once he sent the

look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his swollen

go on, I need to move

***

"We're here."

the black car and stretched my body. A

while breathing

'Here I am.'

a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar

feeling into words, but…it wasn't a

felt like it was eating away at the little sanity that I

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